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Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’


Big Bluestem

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.020.120


Big Bluestem is a native grass and was once a dominate feature on the North American prairie and is sometimes referred to as “Monarch of the Prairie”. This selection forms a tall, upright clump of narrow, green foliage with red tips. Foliage turns burgundy to scarlet by fall. Fall seed heads are ‘turkey-foot’ shaped and also in shades of red. Excellent planted in mixed-perennial, fall-blooming borders, where a height is desired. This native ornamental grass is tough like the species. Introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc. USPP#26283: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   60-120 cm
   23-47 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’


Big Bluestem

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.020.120


Big Bluestem is a native grass and was once a dominate feature on the North American prairie and is sometimes referred to as “Monarch of the Prairie”. This selection forms a tall, upright clump of narrow, green foliage with red tips. Foliage turns burgundy to scarlet by fall. Fall seed heads are ‘turkey-foot’ shaped and also in shades of red. Excellent planted in mixed-perennial, fall-blooming borders, where a height is desired. This native ornamental grass is tough like the species. Introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc. USPP#26283: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   60-120 cm
   23-47 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium